Triathlon
19th ANNUAL PARK CENTER SPRINT TRIATHLON AND AQUA BIKE DIVISION
A fast and organized race…with the best post-party, raffle and goodie bag on the North Shore!
A fast and organized race…with the best post-party, raffle and goodie bag on the North Shore!
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2020
Location: Gallery Park, 2400 Chestnut Ave.
Behind Park Center
Questions? Call Kathleen for more information 224-521-2596
NEW in 2020…USA Triathlon Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon at Park Center
A fun and fast growing sport that combines swimming and running
A fun and fast growing sport that combines swimming and running
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2020 – begins directly after the Triathlon. Please arrive by 8 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. start time.
Event Distances: Ages 7-10: 10 yard swim and 1K run and Ages 11-15: 200 yard and 2K run
Questions? Call Kathleen for more information 224-521-2596
SPRINT TRIATHLON BEGINS AT 6:30 A.M.!
The race starts with a 300-yard pool swim at Splash Landings. Racer then bike 10 miles through The Glen before a 5K run around Gallery Park. An Aqua Bike Division option is available for those who won’t want to participate in the running portion of the race.
- All racers will receive a dry wicking T-shirt, goodie bag, post refreshments, finishing medal and a chance to win great prizes after the race. (Must be present to win)
- Racers will receive timing chips to wear around their ankles. A $35 fee will be applied for lost or damaged chips.
- Overall male/female finishers and awards will go to the top (3) male and female participants in 5-year age categories for Sprint Triathlon.
- No race day registration.
- The race is limited to 400 participants.
To participate, a previous 300-yard swim time is required. If you do not know your 300-yard swim time, please call the fitness center to schedule a swim timing at 224-521-2596
PACKET PICK UP AND RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Friday, July 24th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Packet pick-up at Park Center (upstairs in the fitness center)
6:30 PM : Pre-race talk (highly recommended you attend one race talk)
Saturday, July 25th
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Packet pick-up at Park Center (upstairs in the fitness center)
11:00 AM: Pre-race talk (highly recommended you attend one race talk)
Sunday, July 26th
5:00 AM: Transition opens (athletes only)
5:00 – 6:15 AM: Late packet pick up – outdoors in the front of Park Center Building
6:15 AM: Transition closes until after the last finisher off the bike (usually around 9 a.m.)
6:30 AM: Sprint Triathlon Begins
Our Goal: Zero Waste – Please help us reduce trash in the park
How you can help:
- Use reusable items, including bags for supplies and drinking bottles (Water refilling stations in the Park)
- Bring food in containers
- Bring silverware and napkins
- Avoid one-time use items and disposing of them in the park
Staging Area | 300 Yard Swimming Diagram | Bike Ride and Run Map
Thank you for participating in the 18th Annual Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, July 28, 2019
2019 Race Results
Check out all the photos here!
300 Yard Swim | 10 Mile Bike | 5K Run
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